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• First Look at NXT Takeover Brooklyn Set, WWE Stars and NY Jets (Photos), Charlotte Backstage at Broadway Show (Video)

  18-08-2018 23:56
  WWE has released the above video.
  Actor Alex Boniello discusses the message behind the award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and shows Charlotte Flair and Cathy Kelley around backstage.
  First Look at NXT Takeover Brooklyn Set
  The Barclays Center has released more photos of WWE stars making SummerSlam week appearances, as well as a first-look photo of the NXT Takeover Brooklyn 4 set, and you can check them out below:Doors are open!
  ARE YOU READY FOR @WWENXT TAKEOVER IV, BROOKLYN!?#
  
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• Johnny Gargano Teases A Turn To The Dark Side; Tommaso Ciampa ‘Willing To Die For NXT Title’

  18-08-2018 23:50
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Johnny Gargano at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  Johnny Gargano Teases A Turn To The Dark Side
  NXT Superstar Johnny Gargano posted the following on Instagram and added,
  “Sometimes you have to give in to the darkness in hopes of becoming something more.. Anger. Suffering. Rage. Hate.” Sometimes you have to give in to the darkness in hopes of becoming something more.. Anger. Suffering. Rage. Hate. Tonight.. Brooklyn. We let it TakeOver.. #LastManSta
  
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• NXT Takeover Brooklyn Results LIVE IN PROGRESS, JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #WZChat

  18-08-2018 23:40
  WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn Results – LiveAugust 18th, 2018Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
  Share your thoughts on tonight’s show in the Disqus section below! You can also participate on social media by using the #WZChat hashtag to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show. We want you to share our exclusive coverage page by clicking the social media buttons at the bottom of the article!
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• NJPW VS WWE At SummerSlam?

  18-08-2018 23:34
  Photo Credit: WWE, WWE Logo
  On a recent edition of Talk is Jericho, IWGP Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho revealed that he pitched a NJPW vs WWE angle for this year’s WWE SummerSlam.
  According to Jericho, the angle was supposed to have been him against Seth Rollins (Intercontinental Champion at the time).
  Jericho added that a high level WWE executive was actually receptive to the idea at first; but, he ultimately never heard back from the WWE.
  Jericho recounted,
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• WZ Daily Goes LIVE Today At 4:30 PM CST; Get Your NXT Takeover & Summerslam Questions On Screen

  18-08-2018 23:33
  WrestleZone’s signature, daily, pro wrestling punditry show, WZ Daily, returns today with a special episode at 4:30PM CST.
  WZ & 101 WKQX’s Kevin Kellam will take your questions live today with WZ’s Robert Defelice and breakdown tonight’s NXT Takeover and tomorrow’s Summerslam.
  Some of the topics they will discuss on today’s episode include:NXT Takeover Speculation 
  Fresh Betting Odds for Summerslam
  The Latest On WWE Summerslam WZ
  
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• Winner of the Ring of Honor International Cup Revealed, ROH World Title Match Set For Honor Re-United London Event

  18-08-2018 23:27
  During today’s ROH Honor Re-United tour event in Doncaster, England, Mark Haskins defeated Hangman Page in the Ring of Honor International Cup tournament finals to earn himself an ROH World Title shot against Jay Lethal.
  Below are the rest of the results from today’s Honor Re-United event in Doncaster:
  -Punishment Martinez defeated Delirious
  -Hangman Page defeated Jimmy Havoc
  -Kay Lee Ray defeated Charli Evans
  -Marty Scurll defeated Christopher Daniels, Joe Hendry, and
  
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• Vince McMahon Once Pranked Donald Trump By Soaking Him In Vampire’s Blood

  18-08-2018 23:20
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  WWE CEO Vince McMahon is well known to enjoy carrying out his share of pranks. He once used Gangrel, an Atittude Era vampire inspired character, to prank future President Donald J. Trump.
  Gangrel told Chair Shots to the Cranium about a sinister McMahon prank that neither Gangrel or Trump knew about,
  “I was talking to my sister the other day, and she goes, ‘all those years you wrestled and everything else and the most you’re known for is spitti
  
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• Samoa Joe On Main Eventing SummerSlam with AJ Styles Despite the Naysayers, WWE Fan Gets HHH Autograph as Tattoo

  18-08-2018 23:14
  As noted, ESPN recently did a piece which featured comments from Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett and Christopher Daniels, as Joe and Styles prepare to face off for the WWE Title at SummerSlam. Below is what Joe had to say to ESPN on him and Styles main eventing a PPV like SummerSlam:
  “You have to understand, both myself and AJ, to a certain extent, there’s always been the naysayers and people who said we’re not gonna be this, we’re not gonna be that,” Joe said. &
  
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• The Undisputed Era NXT TakeOver Interview (VIDEO); NXT TakeOver Brooklyn IV Opening (VIDEO)

  18-08-2018 22:58
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  The Undisputed Era NXT TakeOver Interview (VIDEO)
  WWE’s Cathy Kelley interviewed NXT’s The Undisputed ERA ahead of tonight’s NXT TakeOver match against Moustache Mountain:
  *Note: Video interview begins at 3:07 markRELATED: The Undisputed ERA Gets Down With DDP Yoga (PHOTO)
  NXT TakeOver Brooklyn IV Opening (VIDEO)
  The WWE has posted the official opening video for tonight’s NXT TakeOver Brooklyn IV: NXT 'Takeover: Chicago' 2018Photo Credit:
  
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• ***NXT TAKEOVER BROOKLYN RESULTS LIVE NOW – LAST MAN STANDING, BASZLER/SANE III & MORE***

  18-08-2018 22:53
  NXT Takeover Brooklyn Results8/18/18The Barclays Center in New York, New YorkReport by Doug Enriquez for ProWrestling.com
  Below is the final card for tonight’s event, and results coverage will begin at 6pm EST with the NXT Takeover Kickoff show!
  WWE NXT Women’s Title Match:-Shayna Baszler (c) vs Kairi Sane
  WWE NXT North American Title Match:-Adam Cole (c) vs Ricochet
  WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match:-Undisputed Era (c’s) vs Mustache Mountain
  -EC3 vs Velveteen Dream
  Last Man Standin
  
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• Jim Ross Laments His Vote For Trump; WWE Superstars At Jets Training Camp (PHOTO)

  18-08-2018 22:49
  (Photo by Mark A. Wallenfang/Getty Images)
  Jim Ross Laments His Vote For Trump
  When it comes to fellow WWE Hall of Famer and United States President Donald J. Trump, Jim Ross is no longer a fan.
  Ross tweeted the following about his vote in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election:Boy, was I mistaken…..IMO https://t.co/xLQxK7XOFD
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 18, 2018RELATED: JR Lashes Out At NFL Anthem ProtestsWWE Superstars At Jets Training Camp (PHOTO)
  Smackdown Women’s Champion Ca
  
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• The Latest On Matt Hardy & Nia Jax Injuries, Alexa Bliss’ SSlam Gear Has Yet to Arrive, Bliss Tries Shake Shack (Videos)

  18-08-2018 22:48
  WWE has released the above and below videos as Alexa Bliss continues her SummerSlam diary.
  Little Miss Bliss indulges in a New York City original as part of her SummerSlam preparation.
  Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss contemplates back-up options in case her SummerSlam ring attire doesn’t arrive in time for her title defense against Ronda Rousey.
  
  The Latest On Matt Hardy & Nia Jax Injuries
  As noted, WWE star Matt Hardy is expected to be taking some time off from in-ring
  
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• Watch the NXT Takeover Opening, Undisputed Era Talk Tonight’s Title Matches, Almas & Vega On SSlam (Videos)

  18-08-2018 22:16
  Busted Open Radio has released the full interview with Andrade Almas and Zelina Vega from earlier this week, and it can be watched in the above video player.
  Andrade “Cien” Almas & Zelina Vega joined Dave and Mark in the studio to discuss performing at Summerslam, inspirations leading them to WWE, their work ethics now that they are in WWE and more!
  Watch the NXT Takeover Opening, Undisputed Era Talk Tonight’s Title Matches
  WWE has released the videos below:
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• The Undertaker’s First Ever SummerSlam Entrance (VIDEO); Alexa Bliss SummerSlam Diary (VIDEO)

  18-08-2018 22:03
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  The Undertaker’s First Ever SummerSlam Entrance (VIDEO)
  The WWE has posted the following video featuring The Undertaker’s first ever SummerSlam entrance.
  The event took place way back in 1992 at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London, England.
  The Dead Man was successful in his SummerSlam debut defeating the Ugandan Giant Kamala. 
  RELATED: WWE Looks At ‘Taker Handling Business At SummerSlam ’03
  Alexa Bliss SummerSlam Diary (VIDEO)
  The
  
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• AJ Styles Criticizes TNA For Not Pushing Him & Samoa Joe ‘To the Top’, Talks How He Was Able to Keep His Name in WWE

  18-08-2018 21:39
  WWE Champion AJ Styles spoke with ESPN ahead of his match against Samoa Joe at WWE SummerSlam, and the piece contains comments from Joe, WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, and ROH star Christopher Daniels as well. Below are some highlight quotes from Styles.
  On him and Samoa Joe starting out together in companies like TNA and climbing their way to the top in WWE:
  “When I say ‘cockroach-infested’ that means, ‘Listen dude, we went through a lot of crap, we’ve worked in a
  
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• WWE Stars Barred From Ringside During SummerSlam Match, Alexa Bliss Reacts to Rousey Mural, Ziggler Roast Battle Video

  18-08-2018 21:29
  Comedy Central has released the above and below videos.
  Hanna Dickinson talks wrestling with Dolph Ziggler and how Sarah Tiana got the 1! 2! 3! at the end of this battle.
  The opinionated Raw Women’s Champion reacts to seeing Ronda Rousey’s New York City mural for the first time.
  Artist @bkfoxx knocked it out of the park with this graffiti mural of @RondaRousey in New York City! #SummerSlam https://t.co/EicsCuTZtd pic.twitter.com/z4TrDqMZAz
  — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam)
  
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• Mark Henry & Big Show Squeeze into NYPD Smart Car (Video), Who Has Defended Titles at Back-to-Back SSlams?

  18-08-2018 20:15
  Superstars are all over New York City making appearances, doing meet and greets, hosting events and more. Mark Henry and The Big Show met with some NYPD officers and squeezed into one of the smaller vehicles in use by the department.Best friends @wwethebigshow & @themarkhenry squeeze into a mini #NYPD vehicle! #SummerSlam
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Aug 18, 2018 at 9:41am PDTWho has defended WWE titles in back-to-back SummerSlams?
  Brock Lesnar and Alexa Bliss are defending their championsh
  
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• Ronda Rousey Visits Her NYC SSlam Mural (Video), David Arquette Giving Away Extra Front Row Ticket to NXT TakeOver

  18-08-2018 19:57
  WWE has uploaded the video above of Ronda Rousey seeing her mural on a New York City Building for the first time. The mural painting was also captured in time-lapse video by WWE. 
  David Arquette giving away extra front row ticket to NXT TakeOver
  Actor and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion David Arquette is in NYC and will be attending NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV. He apparently has an extra ticket and is giving it away via Twitter. You’ll have to make it there on your own if he picks
  
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• Ronda Rousey Sees Her NYC Mural, David Arquette Giving Away Extra Front Row Ticket to NXT TakeOver

  18-08-2018 19:57
  WWE has uploaded the video above of Ronda Rousey seeing her mural on a New York City Building for the first time. The mural painting was also captured in time-lapse video by WWE. 
  David Arquette giving away extra front row ticket to NXT TakeOver
  Actor and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion David Arquette is in NYC and will be attending NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV. He apparently has an extra ticket and is giving it away via Twitter. You’ll have to make it there on your own if he picks
  
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• WWE Superstars Visit With The Special Olympics, Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins Hiding Prizes Around NYC (Photos)

  18-08-2018 19:23
  WWE superstars visited with participants of the Special Olympics today in New York City. The Big Show recently become an ambassador for the Special Olympics.We had an AWESOME morning with @SpecialOlympics! Congrats to @WWETheBigShow on becoming the newest Special Olympics Ambassador! Thank you for everything you do. #PlayUnified #WWEHero #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/MXaFUcay5Q
  — WWE (@WWE) August 18, 2018Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins Hiding Prizes Around NYC
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• The Miz Shoots on the WWE Title Losing Prestige: “Sometimes I Feel Like AJ Styles Just Coasts”

  18-08-2018 19:19
  WWE star The Miz, who will face Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam on Sunday, continues to shoot on anything and everything WWE related while he makes the media rounds in New York City this week.
  Sky Sports is the latest to interview The Miz, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his assertion that the WWE Title has lost prestige:
  “Name a time [the WWE Title has]been in the main event. Why is it not in the main event? If the Universal Championship is not on the card, why is that match, why i
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 65: SummerSlam Weekend Preview, Orton’s ‘Viper,’ Free Agent Jericho and More!

  18-08-2018 19:00
  
  
  Dan is joined by the returning (and, newly-engaged) Wil Lewis to preview a huge Brooklyn weekend for WWE, and answer your emails regarding Randy Orton’s backstage drama, Chris Jericho’s pending free agency, NXT callups, and more!  Listen here:
  Play Episode 65
  As always, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 65: SummerSlam Weekend Preview, Orton’s ‘Viper,’ Free Agent Jericho and More! appeared first on ProWrestling
  
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• Johnny Gargano Gives in to the Darkness with new Logo (Photo), The Undertaker’s First SummerSlam Entrance (Video)

  18-08-2018 18:32
  WWE released the above video of The Undertaker’s first SummerSlam entrance.
  Johnny Gargano Shares Alternate Logo
  Johnny Gargano has been pushed to a dark and vengeful place by Tommaso Ciampa. Gargano altered his popular logo to reflect his feelings about the match and the entire rivalry.Sometimes you have to give in to the darkness in hopes of becoming something more..
  Anger. Suffering. Rage. Hate.
  Tonight.. Brooklyn.
  We let it TakeOver..#LastManStanding pic.twitter.com/WHUqbCZ9Rf
  —
  
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• Impact Wrestling Draws Another Low Viewership Number, Final Card for Today’s ROH Honor Re-United Doncaster Event

  18-08-2018 18:02
  As noted, last week’s episode of Impact Wrestling drew the third-lowest viewership number for a new episode of the show since moving to Pop TV. The show also drew the lowest viewership number so far in 2018, taking in 168,000 viewers.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s Impact viewership saw an increase from last week, averaging 210,000 viewers, however, the show still drew the second-lowest audience of the year so far. For the past three weeks, Impact has faced competition on T
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura On If NJPW Has Reached Out to Him About Returning, Addresses WWE Contract Rumors

  18-08-2018 17:41
  Sky Sports WWE has released a number of photos and videos featuring WWE Superstars in New York City for SummerSlam week, and you can check out the highlights below.
  Sky Sports caught up with WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura ahead of Nakamura’s Title defense against Jeff Hardy on Sunday night, and you can watch the interview below. During the clip, Nakamura addresses rumors surrounding his WWE status, and notes New Japan Pro Wrestling has not contacted him about a return to the
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura On If NJPW Has Reached Out to Him About Re-Signing, Addresses WWE Contract Rumors

  18-08-2018 17:41
  Sky Sports WWE has released a number of photos and videos featuring WWE Superstars in New York City for SummerSlam week, and you can check out the highlights below.
  Sky Sports caught up with WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura ahead of Nakamura’s Title defense against Jeff Hardy on Sunday night, and you can watch the interview below. During the clip, Nakamura addresses rumors surrounding his WWE status, and notes New Japan Pro Wrestling has not contacted him about a return to the
  
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• Ronda Rousey On Not Being at the Same Level As Other WWE Stars, Miz Shoots On Daniel Bryan, The Bar Speaks (Videos)

  18-08-2018 17:32
  Sky Sports WWE recently caught up with Ronda Rousey during SummerSlam week, and below is a brief clip of Rousey talking her Raw Women’s Title match against Alexa Bliss, and not being at the level of other WWE stars given her short amount of time on the roster:“I’ve been learning a lot every day, but I’m still nowhere near the level of everyone else…”
  Ronda Rousey speaks exclusively to Sky Sports about her huge #SummerSlam match against Alexa Bliss.
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• NXT Asbury Park Live Event Results (8/17): Pete Dunne Headlines, Gargano vs Sullivan, Top UK Star In-Action (Photos)

  18-08-2018 17:23
  NXT Asbury Park Live Event Results8/17/18Asbury Park, NJResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  -The War Raiders defeated Danny Birch & Oney Lorcan.
  -Zack Gibson came out and ran down America and American sports. He challenged the best technical athlete to face him. Dominik Dijackovic answered the challenge but got beaten.
  -Dakota Kai and Deonna Purrazzo (who got a great hometown reception) defeated Bianca Belair and Lacey Evans.
  -Johnny Gargano defeated Lars Sullivan by disqualification after Sul
  
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• Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane Tale of the Tape (Photo), Lance Storm Not Keen On a Match Against AJ Styles

  18-08-2018 17:16
  WWE NXT shared a tale of the tape of Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane ahead of their championship match at TakeOver: Brookyln IV.The #QueenOfSpadesvs. The #PiratePrincess .
  Who’s leaving Brooklyn with the title tonight?#NXTTakeOver @QoSBaszler @KairiSaneWWE pic.twitter.com/9DiKdsDKNn
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 18, 2018Lance Storm Couldn’t Keep Up With AJ Styles
  Lance Storm doesn’t think he could keep up with AJ Styles. Twitter user @MarkZombiefan79 mentioned Storm in a tweet
  
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• Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane Tale of the Tape, Lance Storm Couldn’t Keep Up With AJ Styles

  18-08-2018 17:16
  WWE NXT shared a tale of the tape of Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane ahead of their championship match at TakeOver: Brookyln IV.The #QueenOfSpadesvs. The #PiratePrincess .
  Who’s leaving Brooklyn with the title tonight?#NXTTakeOver @QoSBaszler @KairiSaneWWE pic.twitter.com/9DiKdsDKNn
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 18, 2018Lance Storm Couldn’t Keep Up With AJ Styles
  Lance Storm doesn’t think he could keep up with AJ Styles. Twitter user @MarkZombiefan79 mentioned Storm in a tweet
  
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• Final NXT Takeover Promo, EC3 vs Dream Preview, Top 10 ‘OMG’ SummerSlam Moments (Videos), SSlam Pop-Up Shop

  18-08-2018 17:04
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  The WWE Universe should always expect the unexpected at The Biggest Event of the Summer. Here are 10 SummerSlam moments that made everyone say “OMG!”
  NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa battles Johnny Gargano, NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler faces Kairi Sane and more as NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 streams live on the award-winning WWE Network tonight at 7 ET/4 PT.
  
  Two of NXT’s fastest-rising Superstars collide this Saturday w
  
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• Bobby Lashley Hints at His Role at WWE SummerSlam, Talks Fighting Off Haters ‘On a Daily Basis’

  18-08-2018 16:38
  WWE star Bobby Lashley recently spoke with FOX News to promote WWE SummerSlam this weekend, and below are some interview highlights.
  Fox News: What can the fans expect from WWE’s second-biggest show of the year, Summer Slam?
  Lashley: The biggest thing they can expect is: expect the unexpected. I think with Summer Slam there’s a lot of matches that people are sitting at home gambling saying, ‘Oh this guy’s going to win, this guy’s going to win, or this is g
  
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• Bully Ray Will Take on Sami Callihan For House of Glory Wrestling, Sasha Banks Comments on Attending HOG Event

  18-08-2018 16:33
  WWE Hall of Famer Bubby Ray Dudley, now known as Bully Ray, showed up at House of Glory’s High Intensity show last night in New York City. Bully came to the ring following Sami Callihan’s win over LOWKI to the surprise of the crowd. The two will face off at HOG’s next show in NYC on October 5th.HOLY S#*T!!!@TheSamiCallihan vs @bullyray5150 is OFFICIAL for our next show at the NYC Arena October 5th
  Get tickets NOW to this MUST-SEE event at https://t.co/DiJtQb7zg3 pic.twitter.com
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Teases His WWE Contract Status, Ric Flair On WWE Network Show After Raw, Is Natalya in NYC For SSlam?

  18-08-2018 16:30
  Dolph Ziggler, whose WWE contract status has been the subject of varying reports, spoke with PWInsider.com during a WWE Be-A-Star Rally at the Kipps Bay Boys & Girls Club on Friday in The Bronx.
  When asked about his current WWE contract status, Ziggler was vague, offering the following:
  “I feel like you’ll have to see Sunday or Monday but I’ve also heard that [his deal was coming up.]I’ve also heard about several different contracts that I signed but I didn&rsquo
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Willing to Die for NXT Title, Adam Cole Debuted in Brooklyn One Year Ago

  18-08-2018 15:59
  Tommaso Ciampa will defend his NXT Championship tonight at TakeOver: Brooklyn IV against Johnny Gargano. In these last few hours before the match, Ciampa shares intimate thoughts about his championship.I live for the NXT Title.
  I am willing to die for the NXT Title.
  At #TakeoverBrooklyn we find out if atJohnnyGargano can say the same.
  Last. Man. Standing.
  Tonight. pic.twitter.com/6Pp2XRp9wQ
  — BLACKHEART (@ProjectCiampa) August 18, 2018Adam Cole Debuted in Brooklyn One Year Ago
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• Mustafa Ali On Not Being Medically Cleared to Compete (Video), Paige and Nia Jax Surprise Total Divas Fans (Photos)

  18-08-2018 15:50
  Mustafa Ali has not been medically cleared to compete on 205 Live. He posted a video on Instagram to address the situation.“Listen” #205Live
  A post shared byMustafa Ali (@mustafaaliwwe) on Aug 17, 2018 at 2:36pm PDTPaige and Nia Jax Surprise Total Divas Fans
  WWE in recent years has grown its presence in the reality TV world. Total Divas, one of the various reality shows focused on WWE superstars, rotates a cost of WWE female superstars, among them being Paige and Nia Jax. The two sur
  
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• We Ranked 5 Superstars WWE Desperately Needs to Call Up After NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4

  18-08-2018 12:14
  NXT Takeover: Brooklyn has become akin to the WrestleMania of the black-and-yellow brand. The marque event has produced instant classic matches and moments over the last four years, such as Drew McIntyre and Shinsuke Nakamura winning the NXT Championship, and Bayley finally defeating Sasha Banks to capture the NXT Women’s Championship.
  This year’s Brooklyn card has the same potential to set the wresting world on fire, with the next chapter in the bloody rivalry between Johnny Gargano
  
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• Top Independent Name Rumored to Make Their Debut at Tonight’s NXT Takeover Special

  18-08-2018 10:52
  Former UFC fighter Matt Riddle is rumored to be among the debuting names in the crowd for tonight’s NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4 special on the WWE Network.
  The 32-year-old Pennsylvania native finished up his final independent booking last night, just down the road from where WWE is running their events this weekend. For weeks now, really ever since he was forced to pull out of this year’s PWG Battle of Los Angeles tournament, the assumption has been that Riddle has either already signed
  
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• Triple H And Stephanie Raise Money For Connor’s Cure; Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins At SummerSlam 2016 Full Match

  18-08-2018 10:36
  Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage
  Triple H And Stephanie Raise Money For Connor’s Cure
  Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were at Barclay’s Center to conduct a meet and greet with the fans that also doubled as a fund raiser for Connor’s Cure, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to pediatric cancer research.
  They both tweeted about it.Thank you to everyone who came to meet @StephMcMahon and I this evening at @barclayscenter. A great start to #SummerSlam weekend and an awes
  
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• AJ Styles Teases New Gear For SummerSlam (Video); Big Show Teams Up With The Special Olympics

  18-08-2018 10:13
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  AJ Styles Teases New Gear For SummerSlam
  WWE put out a short video clip on their Twitter account of WWE Champion AJ Styles letting on a peek of the new ring purple colour themed ring gear he is about to debut at WWE SummerSlam when he defends his Championship against long time rival Samoa Joe.#WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg obviously has some phenomenal new gear for #SummerSlam this Sunday! pic.twitter.com/Plu83h9dWO
  — WWE (@WWE) August 18, 2018Related: AJ Styles
  
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• Relive Daniel Bryan’s Career In 2k19 Showcase Mode (Video); Alexa Bliss Connects With Her Fans (Video)

  18-08-2018 09:23
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Relive Daniel Bryan’s Career In 2k19 Showcase Mode
  Xbox’s twitter account released a superb promo on the Showcase mode in the WWE 2k19 game, where the player can relive Daniel Bryan’s career resurgence after he retired in 2016 and made a comeback this year.
  You can see the clip below:Formerly retired. Now back in the ring. Relive @WWEDanielBryan’s amazing career in WWE 2K19 with Showcase Mode this October: https://t.co/CRbJu0X082 pic.twitter.com
  
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• Bret Hart & Jericho Attend Jim Neidhart Funeral, Dolph Ziggler Does NYC Comedy Show (Photos), Styles vs Joe Hype Video

  18-08-2018 09:10
  WWE stars Dolph Ziggler, Tyler Breeze, Zack Ryder, Renee Young and Charly Caruso all appeared at a comedy show on Friday night at Caroline’s in Times Square, and WWE star Billie Kay and former WWE star Hornswoggle posted the following:Tonight was so incredible! Thanks @HEELZiggler for letting me be apart of DZ and Friends at @CarolinesonBway ! YOU sold it out!
  — Dylan Postl (@wwehornswoggle) August 18, 2018
  Had a blast with @HEELZiggler at #Carolines tonight!! Kudos to everyone that
  
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• Nikki Bella Hypes The New Season Of Total Bellas (Video); Sami Callihan Fined $5000 For Spitting At A Referee

  18-08-2018 09:00
  (Photo by: Cindy Ord/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Nikki Bella Hypes The New Season Of Total Bellas
  Nikki Bella posted a promo video of the upcoming season of Total Bellas on her Instagram feed with the following caption.
  To my sisters, my loves, my co workers, my strength, my superstars, my empowered women, my TOTAL DIVAS! I can’t wait for the world to see what we have in store for them this September! Unlike any season yet!
  You can see the video clip below: To my sisters
  
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• The Miz Calls Daniel Bryan’s WWE Comeback ‘Kind of a Bust’, Says Bryan Plays a Great Victim in WWE (Video)

  18-08-2018 08:34
  WWE star The Miz spoke with Inside the Ropes during SummerSlam week, and you can watch the entire interview in the above video player. During the interview, Miz spoke candidly about his rivalry with Daniel Bryan, their infamous Talking Smack segment, their match at SummerSlam this Sunday and more. Below are some interview highlights.
  On Daniel Bryan’s WWE in-ring comeback:
  “This is his proving match. His entire comeback has been kinda of a bust, am I wrong? It’s not what it&rsq
  
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• AJ Styles Interacts With His Youngest Fans (Video); SummerSlam GIFs On WWE’s GIPHY Channel

  18-08-2018 08:34
  Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images
  AJ Styles Interacts With His Youngest Fans
  The WWE posted a video clip on their Twitter account of AJ Styles doing a fan signing session in the lead up to SummerSlam and interacting with some of his youngest fans.
  The clip also features Styles talking about how he especially likes interacting with children since he misses being away from his own.It's always a great feeling for @AJStylesOrg to interact with his youngest fans! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/XwXp5
  
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• Vince McMahon Nearly Replaced Stephanie at SummerSlam Meet & Greet, Latest On SummerSlam 2019 Location

  18-08-2018 08:10
  As noted, WWE star Sasha Banks claimed during a SummerSlam live interview with Cathy Kelley on Friday that WWE SummerSlam is headed to Los Angeles next year, but F4WOnline.com reports WWE is maintaining the PPV is not heading to LA. PWInsider.com has since provided an update on the story, noting sources have indicated SummerSlam next year might be held in Toronto.
  Vince McMahon Nearly Replaced Stephanie at SummerSlam Meet-and-Greet
  As noted, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon made a special SummerSl
  
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• Chris Jericho’s Early Babyface Avatar In Mexico; Cesaro On The Road To 5000 Trophies On UpUpDownDown (Video)

  18-08-2018 08:02
  LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 24: Chris Jericho hosts the Loudwire Music Awards at The Novo by Microsoft on October 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)
  Chris Jericho’s Early Babyface Avatar In Mexico
  Chris Jericho was kind enough to remind us that he was one of the hottest babyfaces in Mexico in 1993 by sharing a poster featuring him in his Corazon de Leon avatar on his Instagram account. Just a reminder that I was one of the BEST Babyfaces of 1993
  
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• ROH Wrestler Jonathan Gresham Racially Abused In Scotland During Honor Re-United Show

  18-08-2018 07:46
  Photo Credit: RING OF HONOR/James Musselwhite
  Ring of Honor wrestler Jonathan Gresham took to Twitter to criticize fans in the crowd at the ROH Honor Re-United show held in the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, after enduring racially discriminatory remarks directed at him.
  He even singled out one particular fan in a Pantera shirt who he noticed was guilty.Fans from tonight's event in Glasgow that think their not so clever racism is funny, you're a sad human. And you're one of the many things wrong
  
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• Final Card For Tonight’s NXT Takeover Brooklyn 4: Last Man Standing Match, Baszler vs Sane, Live Coverage, More

  18-08-2018 07:43
  Below is the final card for NXT Takeover Brooklyn 4, taking place tonight at 7pm EST live from The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
  Be sure to join us tonight for complete, LIVE NXT Takeover Brooklyn results coverage beginning with the Kickoff show at 6pm EST!
  WWE NXT Women’s Title Match:-Shayna Baszler (c) vs Kairi Sane
  WWE NXT North American Title Match:-Adam Cole (c) vs Ricochet
  WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match:-Undisputed Era (c’s) vs Mustache Mountain
  -EC3 vs Velvete
  
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• Titus O’Neil Buys Fan A Ticket To NXT Takeover: Brooklyn; EC3 And Velveteen Dream Fight For The Spotlight (Video)

  18-08-2018 07:16
  Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
  Titus O’Neil Buys A Fan A Ticket To NXT Takeover: Brooklyn
  Titus O’Neil is one of the most giving WWE Superstars and can always be seen at the forefront of charity and community building endeavors.
  This time around, he chanced upon a fan and felt the urge to pay for a ticket to NXT Takeover: Brooklyn as she couldn’t afford it.
  The fan then expressed her joy and thankfulness on Twitter, which Titus O’Neil responded to.Every once in awh
  
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